US3589509A
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Combination carrier and can opener
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1968-12-13
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-12-13
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a carrier and a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions, the carrier being constructed from a plurality of interconnected pull tabs which are each joined to an associate tear-out portion of the container ends whereby upon applying a manual opening force through the pull tabs or the containers the tear-out portions are removed to open the containers.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen T Mascia
- 👤 Harry Arnold Peyser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
In a package of the type defined by a carrier and a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions, the improvement comprising means for directly securing the carrier to the tear-out portions in the absence of conventional pull-tabs or similar conventional manual gripping means whereby an opening force can be applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means to remove the tear-out portions in the absence of conventional pull tabs or similar opening devices.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
In a package of the type defined by a carrier and a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions, the improvement comprising means for directly securing the carrier to the tear-out portions in the absence of conventional pull-tabs or similar conventional manual gripping means whereby an opening force can be applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means to remove the tear-out portions in the absence of conventional pull tabs or similar opening devices.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrier includes means for applying a manual opening force to the securing means for removing the tear-out portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package as defined in claim 1 including means for removing the force applying means and the securing means from the carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrier includes means for applying a manual opening force to the securing means for removing the tear-out portions, and said force applying means is a grippable extension of said securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package as defined in claim 1 including additional means for securing the carrier to the containers apart from said first-mentioned securing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrier is a relatively flat shEet material blank.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrier is a relatively flat sheet material blank, and said securing means are integrally formed from the material of said blank.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said tear-out portions include projections, and said securing means are interlockingly secured to said projections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said securing means are adhesive connections between the carrier and the tear-out portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said securing means are fusible connections between the carrier and the tear-out portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrier includes a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, and said securing means secured said pull-tab portions to said tear-out portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
64 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrier includes a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, said securing means secure said pull-tab portions to said tear-out portions, and means for removing individual ones of the pull-tab portions from remaining portions of the carriers prior to the removal of the tear-out portions by the application of a manual opening force to the pull-tab portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The package as defined in claim 12 wherein said removing means are lines of weakness along which the pull-tab portions are broken for removal from the carrier.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrier includes a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, said securing means secure said pull-tab portions to said tear-out portions, and means for removing individual ones of the pull-tab portions from remaining portions of the carrier during the removal of a manual opening force to the pull-tab portions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The package as defined in claim 14 wherein said removing means are lines of weakness along which the pull-tab portions are broken for removal from the carrier.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
67 words
A carrier for a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions comprising a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, and means directly securing each pull-tab portion to an associated tear-out portion in the absence of conventional pull-tabs or similar conventional manual gripping means whereby an opening force applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means will remove the tear-out portions from the associated container ends.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
67 words
A carrier for a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions comprising a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, and means directly securing each pull-tab portion to an associated tear-out portion in the absence of conventional pull-tabs or similar conventional manual gripping means whereby an opening force applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means will remove the tear-out portions from the associated container ends.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrier as defined in claim 16 wherein said carrier is a relatively flat sheet material blank.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The carrier as defined in claim 16 wherein said securing means is defined by aperture means for interlockingly receiving a projection of each tear-out portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The carrier as defined in claim 16 including means for removing each pull-tab portion from remaining portions of the carrier.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
The carrier as defined in claim 19 wherein said pull-tab portions are each defined and bounded by lines of weakness for permitting the deflection of the pull-tab portions out of their normal planes incident to the removal of the tear-out portions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The carrier as defined in claim 19 wherein said securing means is defined by means for interlockingly securing each pull-tab portion to a projection of each tear-out portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrier as defined in claim 19 wherein said carrier is a relatively flat sheet material blank.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
41 words
The carrier as defined in claim 16 wherein said pull-tab portions are each defined and bounded by lines of weakness for permitting the deflection of the pull-tab portions out of their normal planes incident to the removal of the tear-out portions.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
The carrier as defined in claim 23 wherein said securing means is defined by means for interlockingly securing each pull-tab portion to a projection of each tear-out portion.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrier as defined in claim 23 wherein said carrier is a relatively flat sheet material blank.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
The carrier as defined in claim 16 wherein said securing means is defined by means for interlockingly securing each pull-tab portion to a projection of each tear-out portion.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrier as defined in claim 26 wherein said carrier is a relatively flat sheet material blank.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
66 words
A carrier for a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions comprising a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, means securing each pull-tab portion to an associated tear-out portion whereby an opening force applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means will remove the tear-out portions from the associated container ends, and means for removing each pull-tab portion from remaining portions of the carrier.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
66 words
A carrier for a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions comprising a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, means securing each pull-tab portion to an associated tear-out portion whereby an opening force applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means will remove the tear-out portions from the associated container ends, and means for removing each pull-tab portion from remaining portions of the carrier.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
40 words
The carrier as defined in claim 28 wherein said pull-tab portions are each defined and bounded by lines of weakness for permitting the deflection of the pull-tab portions out their normal planes incident to the removal of the tear-out portions.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
71 words
A carrier for a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions comprising a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, means securing each pull-tab portion to an associated tear-out portion whereby an opening force applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means will remove the tear-out portions from the associated container ends, and said securing means being defined by aperture means for interlockingly receiving a projection of each tear-out portion.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
71 words
A carrier for a plurality of containers having ends provided with tear-out portions comprising a plurality of interconnected pull-tab portions, means securing each pull-tab portion to an associated tear-out portion whereby an opening force applied to the tear-out portions through the securing means will remove the tear-out portions from the associated container ends, and said securing means being defined by aperture means for interlockingly receiving a projection of each tear-out portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |